Court sentences Ozekhome’s kidnappers to 20 years in prison

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ABUJA–The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, convicted and sentenced two kidnappers, Kelvin Ezeiegbe and Frank Azuekor, to 20 years in prison.

Whereas Omonigho regained his freedom, the court directed security agencies to trace and arrest Momoh who escaped from custody during the recent jail break at Kuje prison in Abuja. They were specifically charged with conspiracy to commit terrorist act, kidnapping of persons, inciting persons to commit act of terrorism recruitment.

In her judgement on Friday, trial Justice Nyako said she was satisfied that the prosecution established a prima facie case against Ezeiegbe and Azuejor.

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